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Episode: Outback Nightmare

Outback Nightmare

Published April 18, 2013

Laying in Wait

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Deadly Saltwater crocodiles breed in the freshwater streams and pools.

Croc Attack Survivor

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Chantal and her brother Simon were on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing the remote and beautiful Kimberley Coast with their father. But a fun dip in fresh water turns deadly fast. It is a playground for crocodiles.

Brother, Hero

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Simon, Chantal's brother, punched the crocodile that was attacking his sister in the head, in hopes of freeing here.

Ambush Predator

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Saltwater crocodiles are the largest of all living reptiles and can be quite territorial.

Worried Father

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Kevin's son, Jayden, stepped on a venomous stone fish.

Thinking Quickly

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Don Hawkins took Jayden out for a day of swimming, but the fun soon stopped when Jayden stepped on a venomous stone fish.

Camouflaged Killer

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The stone fish is the most venomous fish in the world. They’re strictly bottom dwelling and they’re extremely well camouflaged. Basically they look like a rock sitting on the bottom.

Sneaky Stone Fish

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Stone fish have quite a number of spines along the back and when that is depressed the venom comes out through the venom sacks through a hollow in the spine. Stone fish are extremely dangerous if they are stood on and the toxin is extremely venomous.

Day at the Beach

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Jayden was enjoying a nice day of swimming in Queensland, when he stepped on a stone fish.

Stone Fish Survivor

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Jayden Durrant stepped on a stone fish while swimming in Queensland.

Sal Casa

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A late-night fishing trip turns into a disaster. When the boat engine goes dead, two friends find themselves stranded on an isolated river. Sal was left behind with the boat while his friend ventured out into the night.

Deadly Spider

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If you’re envenomed by a Red back spider you may have local signs of local pain, sweating, and the hair standing on end. Your heart might start racing as well.

Spider Survivor

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Rabeh and his friend Sal went out for a late night boat trip, when their engine died. In an effort to get help, Rabeh left the boat. While wading through the dark waters, Rabeh grabbed onto a branch to steady his balance. When he reached out, his hand landed on was one of Australia’s deadliest creatures : a Red back spider.